Setswana First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher and students read a text together. This method encourages participation and helps students develop their prediction skills. Today, we will read a short story in Setswana and make predictions about what will happen next. We will also discuss the characters and the setting to enhance our understanding of the text.

Let's read the story 'Mokhudu le Motswedi'. As we read, I will pause at certain points and ask you what you think will happen next. For instance, when Mokhudu finds a mysterious box, I will ask, 'What do you think is inside the box?' This encourages you to think critically and use clues from the text to make predictions.

After reading the story together, we will break into small groups. Each group will discuss their predictions about the ending of the story. I will provide guiding questions such as, 'How do you think Mokhudu feels about the box?' and 'What do you think he will do next?' Each group will share their predictions with the class, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Now, it's your turn to write! Using the story we read, write three sentences about what you think will happen next. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you might write, 'Mokhudu opened the box. Inside, he found a treasure. He was very excited!' After writing, pair up with a partner to read your sentences aloud to each other.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together with the teacher
• Listening to a story
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading together with the teacher

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together, promoting engagement and comprehension.

Answer: A treasure or a surprise.

This question encourages students to use their imagination and prediction skills based on the story context.

• To guess the ending
• To understand the characters
• To improve vocabulary
• To memorize the text

Answer: To guess the ending

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about the story.

Answer: Mokhudu feels curious and excited.

This response shows understanding of character emotions and encourages personal interpretation.

• Use correct punctuation
• Write in capital letters only
• Skip spacing between words
• Use only one word

Answer: Use correct punctuation

Correct punctuation is essential for clear communication in writing.

Answer: I learned how to make predictions while reading.

This question allows students to reflect on their learning and articulate their understanding.

• Mokhudu will find a box.
• Mokhudu will never find the box.
• The box is empty.
• Mokhudu will stop reading.

Answer: Mokhudu will find a box.

This option is a direct reference to the story and shows engagement with the text.